In this episode, the last one for 2025, Sam chats with Jon from Mansfield Debt Recovery about the realities of debt collection for small business owners.

With more than half of Australian small businesses experiencing cashflow-negative months due to late payments, understanding when and how to engage a debt collector is essential.

Jon walks through the key moments to seek help, what the debt-collection process actually involves, the red flags to watch for, and the common myths around what debt collectors can and can’t do.

Mansfield Debt Recovery supports tradies and small businesses across North-East Victoria with a respectful, fair, and practical approach to getting businesses back into the black.

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